1. Plural of hourly; employees or workers paid by the hour rather than on a salary basis.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American
2. Plural of hourly; publications or broadcasts that appear or are updated every hour.
Usage: journalism; media

Examples

• The company employs many hourlies during the busy season.
• Most of the hourlies at the warehouse earn between $15 and $18 per hour.
• The news station broadcasts hourlies throughout the day to keep viewers informed.
• Unlike the salaried staff, the hourlies clock in and out each shift.
• The factory's hourlies receive overtime pay after 40 hours per week.